Best 2018 Vacuums for Price and Value

#1 Hoover PowerDash Pet Compact Carpet Cleaner Machine
4.8
9 reviews

Value is one of the strongest themes, with reviewers repeatedly calling the low price impressive, inexpensive, or hard to pass up.

Pros: Hair Pickup — Carpets, Airflow blowback

Cons: Stair Cleaning, Suitability for heavy-duty use

#2 THISWORX Car Vacuum Cleaner
4.8
6 reviews

Value was a consistent strength, with reviewers repeatedly calling it worth the money or very affordable for light car cleanup.

Pros: Support and Reliability, Runtime

Cons: Suitability for heavy-duty use, Clogging and debris prevention

#3 Bissell Pet Hair Eraser Cordless Hand Vacuum
4.3
3 reviews

Value was generally positive because performance and tools impressed for the price, though one review noted it costs more than similar handhelds.

Pros: Controls and UI, Stair Cleaning

Cons: Airflow blowback, Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake

#4 Hoover Smartwash Automatic Carpet Cleaner Machine
4.1
5 reviews

Value was mixed-to-positive: owners often called it worth the money, while test reviewers noted cheaper alternatives or a premium price caveat.

Pros: Pet-Ready Features, Tool-change simplicity

Cons: Support and Reliability, Overall durability/longevity

#5 Dyson V8 Animal Cordless Vacuum
4.1
8 reviews

Value was mixed: reviewers often felt it was expensive, but many still considered it worth it for performance, convenience, or deals.

Pros: Suction and Airflow, Noise level

Cons: Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake, Suitability for heavy-duty use

#6 Miele C1 Canister Vacuum
3.9
8 reviews

Value is divided by configuration and buyer priorities; reviewers praise long-term value and dealer packages but flag high price, feature sacrifices, and bag costs.

Pros: Clogging and debris prevention, Filtration / Dust Containment

Cons: Cordless convenience, Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance

#7 Dyson V10 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
3.8
8 reviews

Value was context-dependent: several reviewers called the V10 a good discounted Dyson value, while others said price and newer alternatives weaken it.

Pros: Ongoing ownership costs (bags, filters

Cons: Onboard tool storage, Suitability for heavy-duty use

#8 Miele C3 Vacuum Cleaner
3.8
7 reviews

Value was the most divisive theme: several reviewers called it worth it or best value in certain trims, while others criticized the premium price.

Pros: Stair Cleaning, Upholstery / Above-Floor Pickup

Cons: Packaging quality, Hair-removal channel issues

#9 Black+Decker Dustbuster QuickClean
3.5
2 reviews

Value is generally good for the price, though reviewers note the low price brings real performance compromises.

Pros: Assembly and Setup, Cordless convenience

Cons: Edge and Baseboard Cleaning (Hard Floors), Under-Furniture Pickup